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In Memory of Dr. Charlotte Ann Boettiger Cooney, Ph.D.
The Neuroscience Center, along with all who had the privilege of knowing Dr. Charlotte Boettiger, is deeply saddened by the loss of a remarkable colleague and friend. Dr. Boettiger was widely respected not only for her groundbreaking work in cognitive and addiction behavioral neuroscience, but also for her generosity, mentorship, and humanity. Her impact on … Read more
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Advancing Brain Research: The Frohlich Lab’s Work in Neurostimulation and Mental Health
The Frohlich Lab, led by Flavio Frohlich, PhD, professor of psychiatry and of the Carolina Center for Neurostimulation, and specializes in groundbreaking research and developing innovative approaches to combating mental health issues. Watch a video about this research here.
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大象传媒 Neuroscience Faculty Receive BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grants
In 2025, the聽Brain & Behavior Research Foundation聽awarded Distinguished Investigator Grants valued at $1 million to 10 senior-level scientists who are conducting groundbreaking research in neurobiological and behavioral science. Recipients of the $100,000, one-year grants are exploring critical areas of mental health, including opioid use disorder, depression in pregnant women, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the effects … Read more
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FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation for Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Device to Treat Major Depressive Disorder
With a designation from the FDA, a device created and patented by Flavio Frohlich, PhD, professor of psychiatry at the 大象传媒 and member of the 大象传媒 Neuroscience Center, is one step closer to being available for patients. Original full article can be found here.
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Eight Psychiatric Disorders Share the Same Genetic Causes, Study Says
A new genetic study, led by聽Hyejung Won, PhD, associate professor in the聽Department of Genetics聽and the聽大象传媒 Neuroscience Center, and聽Patrick Sullivan, MD, FRANZCP, the Yeargen Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Genetics, has successfully delineated the functional consequences of genetic variants into two groups. Their findings, which聽were published聽in聽Cell, suggest that pleiotropic variants may be optimal targets for treatment, … Read more